"2 Groups at Berney Arms Mill"
- ASHL-NEG-339
- Item
- 16 May 1948
"2 Groups at Berney Arms Mill"
"2 Groups at Berney Arms Mill"
Alexandra Road Mill, Heathfield
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Photograph showing the circular sailed mill called Alexandra Road Mill at Heathfield. Photographed by Lancaster Burne circa 1905. The photograph was then in the possession of Rex Wailes before being held by Kenneth G. Farries.
Farries, Kenneth G, author
Alexandra Road Mill, Heathfield
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Second photograph showing the circular sailed mill called Alexandra Road Mill at Heathfield. Photographed by Lancaster Burne circa 1905. The photograph was then in the possession of Rex Wailes before being held by Kenneth G. Farries.
Burne, Edward Lancaster (1869-1946), engineer
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Article in the 'Evening News' recording the story of how the restoration of Medmerry Mill came about, thanks to the S.P.A.B. being tipped off and Rex Wailes being asked to do an inspection, after which the owners, John & Douglas Bunn, decided to start the repairs.
"Arkley Windmill - Restoration of Famous Landmark"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from "Barnet Press". One of the most notable windmills on the Hertfordshire-Middlesex border has been restored by Mr William Booth under the expert guidance of of Mr Rex Wailes. Mr Booth hopes to arrange admission to the public on suitable weekends. Included in this article are some historical notes of interest.
"Arkley Windmill - restoration of Famous Landmark"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from "Morning Post". Arkley Windmill is one of the most notable windmills on the Hertfordshire-Middlesex border. It has been restored by Mr William Booth under the expert guidance of Mr Rex Wailes. Mr Booth hopes to arrange admission to the public on suitable weekends. Included in this article are some historical notes of interest.
Part of Kenneth G Farries Collection
Photograph showing the side of Arun Mill in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The name 'H. Cashby' is advertised on the side of the outbuilding attached to the mill. Photographed by Lancaster E. Burne circa 1905, and then held by Rex Wailes before being passed
Farries, Kenneth G, author
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Letter to the Editor of the 'Stratford-upon-Avon Herald' from Sir Willoughby de Broke & Mr O. A. Greenslade, about the report by Mr Rex Wailes of the S.P.A.B. on the irreparable done to the the Burton Dassett mill in the 1946 storm. However, he reports that the 'Beacon Tower' nearby might benefit from restoration work and that the £60 requested for the mill could be better spent on the Beacon.
"Cost of restoration of Burton Dassett windmill will be £1,000"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Note in the 'Royal Leamington Spa Courier' that Mr Rex Wailes, of the S.P.A.B. had reported to Burton Dassett parish council that a complete rebuild would be necessary to restore the windmill to its former landmark status, and this would cost at least £1,000.
Detailed notes on mills in the UK and abroad
Part of Rex Wailes Collection
"Lancashire's Old Mills - Plea for Preservation"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from "Liverpool Post and Mercury" reporting an annual meeting of the Ancient Monuments Society held at Weeton aiming to get support for the preservation of Weeton Mill. Rex Wailes claimed Weeton Mill was an example of a tower mill which featured the 'automatic fantail'.
"Meeting of the Suffolk Preservation Society"
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from the 'Bury Free Press' reporting the latest meeting of the S.P.S., at which 32 items were on the agenda. Progress on a survey of Suffolk's mills was noted, along with a report by Mr Rex Wailes on his visits to 72 of them in West Suffolk. Tree felling at Woolpit was deprecated, and the rebuilding of Brandon Bridge should only be done once the plans had been approved by the Fine Arts Committee.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Piece in the 'Hastings & St. Leonards Observer' drawing attention to the forthcoming illustrated talk by Mr Rex Wailes, the country's leading mills expert.
Part of Stephen Buckland Collection
Blue hardback notebook. Continued on from Notebook 26. Contains correspondence, transcripts, sketches, meetings with people and notes on wind and water mills in Cambridgeshire and Kent including Outwood; Willingham; Histon; (Kent) Benenden; Tenterden; Frittenden; Silverhill; Northiam; Icklesham; Chillenden; (Essex) Orsett; Fryerning; Stock; Mountnessing; Saling; Bocking Churchend; Upminster; (Sussex) Mark Cross; Argos Hill; Wadhurst; (Beds) Cardington Bridge; Bromham; Stevington; (Oxon) Upper Arncot.
Buckland, John Stephen Percy (1935-2006), mill researcher
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from the 'Chichester Observer' recording the virtual completion of restoration work on Medmerry Mill in Selsey.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Note from the Ipswich 'Evening Star' about Rex Wailes's work in ensuring the accuracy of the restoration at Williamsburg (VA) of an 18th century English windmill.
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Cutting from 'The Star' about the day when new sails are to be fitted to Herringfleet Mill so Mr Rex Whales [sic] can check it out.
"Old windmill made 'Boy Proof' "
Part of Press Cuttings Collection
Note in 'The Evening News' that,Rex Wailes had recommended that, following its restoration by S.P.A.B., Chesterton Windmill should be made "wind, bird and boy proof".